Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hostage Release, Prisoner Exchange, and US Military Monitoring

Ceasefire Deal Approved

• 🕊️ A peace deal and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has been approved by the Israeli government, marking signs that an end to the conflict may be near.
• 🤝 The deal includes the release of all hostages held by Hamas for over two years and the remains of those who died, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Details

• 📜 Israel's government has published the names of 250 Palestinian prisoners slated for release, though high-profile figure Marwan Bargoti is not on the list.
• ⏳ A 72-hour countdown for Hamas to release the hostages has begun, with the potential for release on Monday or Tuesday.
• 💔 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly stated that not all deceased hostages held by Gaza will be returned, with efforts to locate their remains underway.

Israeli Military Actions and Withdrawal

• ⚠️ The Israeli military fired at points along the road to prevent people from returning to Gaza City ahead of the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
• 🚶 Thousands of Palestinians were seen walking toward northern Gaza following the Israeli withdrawal.

International Involvement and Monitoring

• 🇺🇸 A senior US official stated that the US is sending 200 troops to monitor the implementation of the peace plan on the ground.
• 🌍 These US soldiers will join forces from Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, though they are not intended to enter Gaza.
• 🙏 Thousands of Israelis gathered at the Western Wall to celebrate the peace deal and pray for the return of the hostages.

Presidential Role

• 🌟 Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked President Trump for his global leadership and tireless efforts in formulating the plan for the release of the hostages, highlighting his friendship towards Israel.